Prayer for July 16-22, 2017
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:1-23
That
we may be deeply rooted In You and abound in fruitfulness
Jesus, keep teaching us. Let your Spirit move within us to expand our
knowledge and give us fresh understanding of your word. Enable us to be those
who look, and do see, who listen, and do hear and comprehend your instruction.
But move us beyond seeing and hearing.
Heal any callouses that toughen our hearts and prevent your word of
truth from penetrating our lives. Disentangle us from our many worries and our
idolatrous dependence upon wealth that keep us looking everywhere, but to You,
for satisfaction. Protect us from every threatening spirit that would snatch
life away from us.
Till our lives so that we may be rooted deeply in You and abound in
fruitfulness that brings glory to You. Shape our character so that the depth of
our being is congruent with your presence and identity. Shape our action so
that your compassion flows from us as freely as water from a clear spring. Let
our communal practices of worship, witness and justice prepare many people to
open themselves to your word and your presence.
We know that only what we receive from You will generate the
fruitfulness that You desire for us. We open our hearts, gladly, to receive.
Amen.
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